In testimony before Congress, whistleblower Kristen Ruell will claim that employees at the VA regional office in Philadelphia were instructed to change the dates of when veterans initially applied for disability benefits. The charges of falsifying dates is nothing new for the VA, as health care ...
Here are some common reasons veterans don’t want to make a VA disability claim:Myth: I don’t have a disability.This is probably the most common reason veterans don’t file a disability claim. Unfortunately, there is a stigma around the term “disability.”...
What documentation do veterans need when applying for Disability Compensation?To apply for Disability Compensation, we help veterans collect the records and documents they’ll need for a successful claim. We can help you fill out your forms.A completed VA Form 21-526 with an accompanying asbestos...
Groups Urge VA to Reform Disability Claim ProceduresSteve Vogel
Where to Get Help When Filing a Disability Claim You can file a disability claim with the VA on your own. However, it’s a good idea to get some help with the process. There are several forms to fill out, including questionnaires which require the veteran to discuss how the injury or ...
How Can Veterans File a Mesothelioma VA Claim? Veterans who qualify for several VA benefits must fill out different forms for each benefit. The filing process is generally the same even though the forms vary. Use the Right Forms. Filling out the proper forms in the right way is an important...
You have a disability related to your active-duty service that didn’t appear until after you separated from the military (called a post-service disability claim) You have one of the VA’s “presumed disabilities:” Chronic (long-lasting) illness that appeared within one year of your discharge...
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Disability checks arrive on the first of the month. If the benefit claim has been denied, veterans have one year from the denial to submit a Notice of Disagreement (NOD).The VA allows veterans to work with a lawyer who can help them prepare their claim submission. Working with an ...
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